Miami Marlins takes Center for Independent Living of Broward out to the ballgame

Corey Hinds, CEO of Center for Independent Living of Broward, threw out the opening pitch at a recent Miami Marlins game with Billy the Marlin by his side. (Center for Independent Living of / Courtesy)

The team honored the organization as its nonprofit partner to commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Members of the board of directors participated in the pregame ceremony and CEO Corey Hinds threw out the opening pitch.

Staff, members and supporters of the Center for Independent Living of Broward gathered before a recent Miami Marlins game in which the organization was honored. (Center for Independent Living of / Courtesy)

Funds raised from a 50/50 raffle were earmarked for the nonprofit’s affordable housing program.

“We are thankful to the Miami Marlins and sponsors for their generous support for people with disabilities in South Florida,” Hinds said in a statement. “Marlins Stadium is the perfect location to show the progress made in our society to create towards a more inclusive life for people living with disabilities.”

According to the center, its mission is to offer assistance to people with disabilities in fulfilling their goals of independence and self-sufficiency, helping over 100,000 Broward County residents since 1991.